The Australian Government is committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality, culturally appropriate aged care for all LGBTI people. A range of initiatives have been put in place to better meet the aged care needs of LGBTI people. These initiatives recognise that:

there have been decades of inequitable treatment for LGBTI people;

many LGBTI people have suffered stigma, family rejection and social isolation; and

many LGBTI people have had a life experience of fear of rejection and persecution, coupled with the impact of potential or actual discrimination.

For these reasons, LGBTI ageing is a unique and important experience warranting particular attention.This Strategy aims to ensure that LGBTI people have the same opportunities and options in aged care that are available to all Australians. It is designed to not only raise awareness of the issues but also, in a very concrete way, improve the ageing and aged care experience of LGBTI people, recognising and valuing the diversity of this group.